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Re: Stoichiometric ratio of diesel?
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 2/25/2008

The Stoichiometric ratio of gasoline and Diesel is almost the same around 14.7 to one. But diesel fuel has more carbon atoms than gasoline. Most diesels run extremely lean some as much as 50to1. That is why diesels respond by making tons of extra power when yo... Login to read more.